Black Resistance to British Policing

Black resistance to British policing explores the activism that made movements like Black Lives Matter possible, arguing that black resistance confronts a global system of racial classification, exploitation, and violence. It draws connections between histories of resistance and different kinds of black struggle against policing to challenge the cutting edge of police and prison power.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 01 May 2021
Publisher: Manchester University Press

As police racism unsettles Britains tolerant self-image, Black resistance to British policing delves into the activism that paved the way for movements like Black Lives Matter. Elliott-Cooper's comprehensive analysis goes beyond mere prejudice and interpersonal encounters, revealing the profound systemic nature of racism. He argues that black resistance challenges a global system of racial classification, exploitation, and violence. Imperial cultures, policies, colonial wars, and policing serve as key lenses through which to trace the connections between these historical legacies and contemporary forms of racism.

However, this book is not merely about resistance; it explores black liberation movements in the 20th century while drawing upon a decade of activist research encompassing spontaneous rebellions, campaigns, and protests in the 21st century. By establishing connections between histories of resistance and diverse forms of black struggle against policing, it becomes essential to challenge the cutting edge of police and prison power, which harnesses new and dangerous forms of surveillance, violence, and criminalization.

Elliott-Cooper's work sheds light on the complex dynamics of race, power, and resistance, offering a powerful testament to the ongoing struggle for black liberation and social justice. It underscores the importance of acknowledging and confronting historical legacies, while also advocating for transformative change in the present and future.

Weight: 312g
Dimension: 138 x 217 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526143938